Mini-Mysteries for Minors – serie

"Delightful book...humorous rhyming text...bright illustrations" - Ana Rodriguez for School Library Journal. A STEM book about a mixed race girl who responds to some unusual gifts-that happen to be alive.Top 10 Best Books of 2011 "Works effortlessly on every level...museum-quality, collage-like artwork; this title raises the bar for all children''s picture books" - ForeWord Reviews. Kids love to find the hidden pictures (revealed in online extras; ages 3 - 7, preschool - second grade; Easy to read & level 1 ESOL/ESE).Who''s giving worms anyway? Learn multiple nouns; vivid images of insects, reptiles, a cat, and a bat aid language comprehension. The perfect length book for kids (not too long for adults): 24 full-color illustrations. 180 words in verse for reluctant readers (double for bilingual) by best-selling, award-winning author and college media instructor Karl Beckstrand (Great Cape o'' Colors-see all of Beckstrand''s 60+ multicultural books), illustrated by David Hollenbach. Look inside! Get this bug book with bi-racial child (and some mammals) in Spanish or bilingual versions (8"x10" hard/soft cover, also an ebook). #3 in the Mini-mysteries for Minors series (stand-alone; previous titles not needed). Other mysteries: Crumbs on the Stairs - Migas en las escaleras, Sounds in the House - Sonidos en la casa, Why Juan Can''t Sleep, It Came from Under the Highchair.Modern nursery rhyme by Premio Publishing & Gozo Books (worldwide rights © 2011) PremioBooks, libraries, and all major distributors. None of our picture books discuss gender or orientation. JUV002140, JUV011020, JUV011010, JUV019000, JUV020000, JUV028000, JUV054000, eISBN: 9781301963423, physical book ISBN: 978-0615492780

"Crosses cultural boundaries.... Lovely exploration...fabulously rich and evocative of the artistry of Shel Silverstein" - M. Condon, Unite for Literacy. Crazy day-of work and play-worn-out Juan "Must sleep!" Tonight he''ll dream of dragons...or will he?"Original...intriguing...entertaining...reader-friendly" - Midwest Book Review. Young and old will identify with this funny, spooky quest for rest. 290 words for reluctant readers (some tongue twisters) by best-selling, award-winning author and college media instructor Karl Beckstrand (Arriba up, Abajo down at the Boardwalk-see all of Beckstrand''s 60+ multicultural stories).Get this comical bedtime thriller and Utah Book Award finalist today. Kids love the search activity and clever illustrations by Spanish artist Luis F. Sanz (Bright Star, Night Star: An Astronomy Story) that aid comprehension and help build vocabulary (especially adjectives) for kids ages 4 - 7, preschool - second grade.#4 in the Mini-mysteries for Minors (multicultural/multilingual) series; stand-alone-previous title not needed. Others in series: Sounds in the House: A Mystery, Crumbs on the Stairs - Migas en las escaleras, She Doesn''t Want the Worms; It Came from under the High Chair.Look inside! The perfect length picture book for kids (not too long for adults): 32 full-color pages. 8"x10" soft/hard cover children''s book/ebook for wide awake kids; Hispanic child/Latino boy; Spanglish verse. None of our picture books discuss gender or orientation. Premio Publishing & Gozo Books (worldwide rights © Aug. 2012) PremioBooks, libraries, and all major distributors. LCCN: 2012914948, GAM020000, JUV011030, JUV010000, JUV028000, JUV019000, JUV054000, hard ISBN: 978-1951599041, soft ISBN: 978-0615692296 (eISBN: 9781301287598)